Un expatriado digital describe a alguien similar a un nómada digital, pero en lugar de viajar por el mundo a largo plazo, se traslada a otro país durante un periodo de tiempo prolongado, normalmente de unos meses a unos años.
A digital expat is different from a traditional expat, or expatriate, who is typically an employee of a company that has sent them to work in another country for a specific period of time. A digital expat is not tied to one specific employer and can work for multiple clients or companies.
The lifestyle of a digital expat is characterized by an emphasis on location independence and the ability to work from anywhere. They often choose to move to another country for a change of lifestyle, to experience a different culture, or to take advantage of a lower cost of living.